CROM ANTHOLOGY #1 — NOW IN THE WILD
CROM Anthology #1 is officially here.
The 256-page, magazine-sized Sword & Sorcery collection is now ready to order—worldwide.
This volume exists because of the Crommunity’s support, enthusiasm, and belief that indie creators deserve their own battlefield. Thank you for helping bring it to life.
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CROM Anthology #1 Is Ready to Order
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$35 Retail Cost • 8.5 x 11 • 256 Pages • Black & White Interior
CROM Anthology #1 is a massive, magazine-sized Sword & Sorcery collection celebrating both the origins and the future of barbarian comics. Built from the ground up by the Crommunity, this 256-page volume features a powerful blend of restored classics, newly adapted tales, and all-new comics created exclusively for this anthology.
Inside you’ll discover adventures drawn from Gardner F. Fox’s early CROM stories, reimagined collaborations with modern indie creators, adaptations of pulp legends like Lord Dunsany, a fully restored Golden Age “Arabian Nights” story by Lillian Chestney, and a wide range of original Sword & Sorcery sagas from artists and writers across the world.
Anchored by a 60-page Artist Gallery and supported by creator notes, editorial insights, and public-domain context, CROM Anthology #1 stands as the largest and most ambitious Crom collection ever produced. Whether you're here for the history, the ink, or the raw barbarian energy, this anthology delivers a complete Sword & Sorcery experience worthy of your shelf.
ISBN: 979-8-9910745-2-0
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$35 Retail Cost • 8.5 x 11 • 256 Pages • Black & White Interior
CROM Anthology #1 is a massive, magazine-sized Sword & Sorcery collection celebrating both the origins and the future of barbarian comics. Built from the ground up by the Crommunity, this 256-page volume features a powerful blend of restored classics, newly adapted tales, and all-new comics created exclusively for this anthology.
Inside you’ll discover adventures drawn from Gardner F. Fox’s early CROM stories, reimagined collaborations with modern indie creators, adaptations of pulp legends like Lord Dunsany, a fully restored Golden Age “Arabian Nights” story by Lillian Chestney, and a wide range of original Sword & Sorcery sagas from artists and writers across the world.
Anchored by a 60-page Artist Gallery and supported by creator notes, editorial insights, and public-domain context, CROM Anthology #1 stands as the largest and most ambitious Crom collection ever produced. Whether you're here for the history, the ink, or the raw barbarian energy, this anthology delivers a complete Sword & Sorcery experience worthy of your shelf.
ISBN: 979-8-9910745-2-0
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Retailer Deal: Get 3 copies for your comic shop at half off the price of each copy.
$35 Retail Cost • 8.5 x 11 • 256 Pages • Black & White Interior
CROM Anthology #1 is a massive, magazine-sized Sword & Sorcery collection celebrating both the origins and the future of barbarian comics. Built from the ground up by the Crommunity, this 256-page volume features a powerful blend of restored classics, newly adapted tales, and all-new comics created exclusively for this anthology.
Inside you’ll discover adventures drawn from Gardner F. Fox’s early CROM stories, reimagined collaborations with modern indie creators, adaptations of pulp legends like Lord Dunsany, a fully restored Golden Age “Arabian Nights” story by Lillian Chestney, and a wide range of original Sword & Sorcery sagas from artists and writers across the world.
Anchored by a 60-page Artist Gallery and supported by creator notes, editorial insights, and public-domain context, CROM Anthology #1 stands as the largest and most ambitious Crom collection ever produced. Whether you're here for the history, the ink, or the raw barbarian energy, this anthology delivers a complete Sword & Sorcery experience worthy of your shelf.
ISBN: 979-8-9910745-2-0
!SHIP INTERNATIONALLY!
Retailer Deal: Get 5 copies for your comic shop at half off the price of each copy.
$35 Retail Cost • 8.5 x 11 • 256 Pages • Black & White Interior
CROM Anthology #1 is a massive, magazine-sized Sword & Sorcery collection celebrating both the origins and the future of barbarian comics. Built from the ground up by the Crommunity, this 256-page volume features a powerful blend of restored classics, newly adapted tales, and all-new comics created exclusively for this anthology.
Inside you’ll discover adventures drawn from Gardner F. Fox’s early CROM stories, reimagined collaborations with modern indie creators, adaptations of pulp legends like Lord Dunsany, a fully restored Golden Age “Arabian Nights” story by Lillian Chestney, and a wide range of original Sword & Sorcery sagas from artists and writers across the world.
Anchored by a 60-page Artist Gallery and supported by creator notes, editorial insights, and public-domain context, CROM Anthology #1 stands as the largest and most ambitious Crom collection ever produced. Whether you're here for the history, the ink, or the raw barbarian energy, this anthology delivers a complete Sword & Sorcery experience worthy of your shelf.
ISBN: 979-8-9910745-2-0
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Kurt Brugel's Virgin Cover Edition of the 2024 CROM Collected Comic is a must-have for fans and collectors alike. This special edition features an exclusive, stunning cover art by Kurt Brugel himself, showcasing his unique vision of CROM the Barbarian in all his glory.
Inside, you'll find 140 pages of intense, black and white sword and sorcery adventures that transport you to a world of epic battles, fierce warriors, and ancient magic. This magazine-size (8.5x11) comic book is meticulously crafted to deliver an immersive reading experience, staying true to the raw and untamed spirit of classic fantasy comics.
What makes this edition truly special is there is no waiting for weeks to get your hands on this collector's item. By purchasing Kurt Brugel's Virgin Cover Edition, you not only own a piece of unique comic art but also support the continuation of CROM's epic journey and the talented artists behind it.
Secure your copy today and join CROM in his legendary quest!
ISBN-13 979-8-9910745-0-6
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This version of CROM Collected will be retired once the Revised Edition has been released!
Embark on a journey through the ages with "CROM Collected Version One," an anthology that assembles all 8 riveting Crom the Barbarian comic book stories across 75 pages of vibrant narrative and artwork. This volume includes:
♦ Three original full-color tales from the 1950s by Gardner Fox and John Giunta.
♦ A 1971 Nearly Lost full-color masterpiece by Gardner Fox and Jack Katz.
♦ Four recent B&W stories from 2016 by Gardner Fox and Kurt Brugel.
Encased in a perfect-bound paperback with a mix of partial color and B&W interiors, this 84-page collection measures 6 inches wide by 9 inches tall. "CROM Collected Version One" is a must-have for fans and newcomers alike, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of a Sword and Sorcery icon.
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The Brutal Blade of Crom #1 is a sword and sorcery anthology comic that brings the mighty Crom to life in a gritty, black-and-white format reminiscent of classic Conan tales. With contributions from a talented indie creator lineup, this issue features intense battles, dark magic, and barbarian fury, all in a beautifully illustrated magazine-style presentation. Fans of classic sword and sorcery will enjoy the immersive world of Crom as he fights his way through brutal enemies and mystical forces. Perfect for collectors and lovers of action-packed, retro-inspired comics.
The creators listed for The Brutal Blade of Crom #1 are:
Jamie Barrows - Writer, Artist, and Cover Artist
Alan Robinson - Artist
Matthew Grant (Matt Chee) - Writer and Artist
Nathaniel J. Potts - Writer and Artist
Jake Quirk - Writer
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Paperback | 52 Pages | Printed in Greyscale
The legend of Crom continues! The Brutal Blade of CROM #2 is an action-packed sword & sorcery indie comic anthology showcasing raw energy, dark fantasy, and the power of independent creators. This second volume delivers tales of blood, steel, and sorcery in a striking greyscale magazine format.
Featuring Stories & Art By:
Joseph Leonardo (Leo) – A Tale of Young Crom
Grimothy Ripper – Human Crom to God Crom
Jake Quirk – The Lion Lord Omra + front cover art
Jamie Barrows – Blizzard of Vengeance (Project Lead / Editor)
Matchee – City of the Ape God
Allen Robinson – Song of the Temptress
Claude – Sequential debut following his teaser from Issue #1
Kurt Brugel & Jamie Barrows – Back cover collaboration (IC3 2025)
Why You’ll Love It
Crom the Barbarian is one of pulp’s earliest sword & sorcery heroes—now reimagined by today’s most passionate indie voices. Each story offers a unique vision of Crom, from underground grit to mythic grandeur, making this anthology a must-have for fans of Conan, Savage Sword, and independent fantasy comics.
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Paperback • 52 Pages • Greyscale • Printed by Mixam
Steel clashes, blood boils, and the black gods of the Hyborian age stir once more in The Brutal Blade of CROM #3 — the latest savage installment in the Crommunity’s flagship sword & sorcery comic series.
This volume carries forward the brutal legacy of CROM creator Gardner F. Fox under the watchful eye of Project Lead Jamie Barrows, bringing together an arsenal of new stories, deadly adventures, and visceral artwork forged in the tradition of the pulps.
Inside these pages you’ll find barbarian epics, eldritch horrors, dark prophecies, and grim vengeance — each tale cut from the raw edge of the savage age:
The Cave by Mr. Meow – A chilling descent into darkness where survival demands sacrifice.
Beware of False Gods by Stephan Recksiedler – Fanatics rise and kingdoms fall when mortals dare to crown themselves divine.
Blizzard of Vengeance – Concept by Jamie Barrows – A storm-born tale of fury and retribution.
Crom and the Bat Lord (Part 2: Escape) by Alex Turbin – Crom faces a winged terror and a fight for freedom that will test his steel and his soul.
Bone Black Bastard by Melanie Strangemoon – A tale of black magic, betrayal, and blood-soaked revenge.
The Frozen Keeper by Gwedic – A guardian of the old world awakens in ice and ruin.
Throne of Thorns (Prose) by Jamie Barrows – Power’s cruel price is paid in thorns and blood.
Crom the King by Skip – The barbarian god ascends in a tale of destiny and wrath.
Vuck, a Crom Story by Dale Nicholson – Savage cunning meets brutal justice in this original Crom adventure.
Bad Gass by Paul Kortjohn – A darkly comic tale of chaos and carnage.
Plus: a gallery of pin-up art from Kaya Carcione, Adrian Schnyder, and Jamie Barrows that celebrates the raw power and primal beauty of the Cromverse.
Featuring a front cover by Eggroll and a back cover by Jamie Barrows, this 52-page black-and-white barbarian tome is a must-have for fans of classic Sword & Sorcery, vintage comics, and the relentless fury of CROM.
⚔️ The Brutal Blade of CROM #3 is more than a comic — it’s a blood-soaked hymn to the age of steel and sorcery. Add it to your collection and answer the call of the barbarian god.
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44 pages | Black & White | 7x10 inches
The Golden Age legend returns with raw indie energy!
CROM COLLECTION reprints issues #1–4 of CROM THE BARBARIAN, originally written by John Michael Helmer and stunningly illustrated by Jim Gullett (Robolords, Zindagi). These bold black-and-white comics reintroduce Gardner F. Fox and John Giunta’s public domain barbarian to a modern audience, channeling the gritty spirit of 1980s independent comics.
Join Crom, along with his trusted allies Balan and Karena, as they battle monstrous foes and confront dark sorcery in a desperate mission to rescue a kidnapped princess. Packed with explosive swordplay, epic stakes, and Gullett’s razor-sharp visuals, this volume marks Lucky Comics’ first complete storyline featuring the classic barbarian warrior.
Whether you're a fan of vintage pulp or indie-era bravado, CROM COLLECTION is an affordable must-have for your sword & sorcery shelf.
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Immerse yourself in the dark, exotic world of Scoundrels Dread, a limited edition A4-sized, 32-page black and white art book by underground extreme metal artist and comic creator, Drawnsword. This stunning collection features intricately detailed pencil illustrations depicting intergalactic bounty hunters and their prey in a lavish "other galaxy" setting. Known for his work on Death Metal album covers and as a guest artist for the CROM Collected series, Drawnsword brings a raw, gritty edge to the world of Science Fantasy. Secure your copy now, signed and numbered, and dive into this atmospheric journey of cosmic conflict and dark adventure.
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24 Pages – Full Color – One Shot Print Edition
Step into the savage world of The Berserkonaut—a raw, kinetic sci-fi comic packed with grotesque creatures, cybernetic warriors, and apocalyptic stakes.
In this explosive debut issue, a lone cybernetic fighter known as the Berserkonaut faces off in a brutal 12-page battle against The Frankenborg, a monstrous fusion of flesh and machine. Their clash sets in motion a larger saga involving zombie plagues, cosmic threats, and a crumbling world on the edge of extinction.
Rendered in vivid full color and featuring Jeff Lafferty’s gritty, energetic art style, this 24-page indie comic channels the spirit of underground sci-fi and heavy metal fantasy.
Perfect for fans of Heavy Metal Magazine, Tetsuo: The Iron Man, and DIY creator-driven comics.
🔹 First printing
🔹 Limited quantity
🔹 Printed in the U.S.A.
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Limited Zine Edition – 12 Story Pages + Bonus Content!
Price: $5.00
Step into the wasteland of Turbo Pit-fighter with this Second Printing of the 2nd Turbo Teaser—a zine that captures the raw spirit of underground comics.
Inside are the first twelve pages of the Turbo Pit-fighter saga, setting the stage for brutal action and gritty survival. Printed in true DIY style, this edition balances collectible quality with zine authenticity.
Specs:
Size: Letter (8.5" x 11") – Portrait
Binding: Staple
Printing: Grayscale
Pages: 16
Paper: 80lb Uncoated Text
Highlights:
Bagged & Boarded for collectors
Includes exclusive bonus material only in this print run
Story & Pencils by Jake Jacobs
Co-Author & Inks by Kurt Brugel
Claim your copy and witness the rise of Turbo Pit-fighter!